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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.17 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.17 and 23.39 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.17 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.17 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.17 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.77/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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